Addiction Therapists in Minneapolis, MN

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You are not broken and in need of “fixing.” Rather, your early life, sense of belonging and experiences have influenced patterns and behaviors that brought you here. Change is within your reach. Whether you’re struggling with addiction or unresolved trauma; healing from domestic violence; enduring a relationship breakup; or concerned by your child’s mental health and behavioral issues, let’s work together on a positive path forward. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in addiction and substance abuse and certified in trauma and domestic violence therapy and as divorce and family mediator.

I help people overcome life’s challenges so that they can grow and find the happiness they desire. I have a long history of working with those struggling with addiction as well as concerns related to sex and intimacy. From a mental health perspective, I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and some personality disorders.

My area of expertise is in recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. I believe that substance use is a biopsychosocial phenomenon. Substance use roots are in our biology, in our mind processes and in our relationships with others. My clients are the experts on themselves and I feel that on a journey together, using my clinical expertise, we can better align your behaviors with your values.

Are you or a loved one thinking about making a change to your drinking or substance use? I can help. Some of my clients have been in and out of rehab many times and were looking for an alternative-someone with deep expertise who can provide a new way of looking at their problem and identify a pathway out of their suffering. Still other clients came to me because they did not feel that they needed something as intensive as rehab and wanted to work on their substance use while still taking care of their career, family, home and other obligations. I would be honored to be of assistance.

··Accepting New Clients·· I help individuals and couples who are struggling with addiction and relationship problems. I'll help you discover the core reason(s) for why you're struggling and help develop strategies that work to change your way of thinking and behaviors so you can have longer sobriety, reduce relapses and have healthier relationships. We'll work to develop tailored relapse prevention/intervention skills for addiction , coping skills for managing mental health symptoms, and conflict resolution skills for your relationships.

I welcome the opportunity to provide guidance in the midst of life's challenges. Areas of expertise include addiction /chemical health, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal concerns, trauma, depression and anxiety. Through a collaborative relationship, I strive to offer education, resources and tools to address concerns. My therapeutic approach is to help clients identify unhealthy patterns, develop greater clarity about how those patterns may interfere with personal values and goals, and work toward needed behavior change. My mission is to provide a safe and respectful environment where clients can view themselves without judgment and embark on a process of healing and change.

At Be. Counseling Partners we will support you throughout your therapy process. We will help you to identify your needs for support and your goals for change. Sometimes the desired change is internal; we want to think or feel differently about things, including ourselves. Sometimes the change we seek is about behavior; we want to react in different ways in relationships and situations in our lives. Sometimes the change is about acceptance; we seek acceptance of who we are or things we cannot control. It would be our privilege to accompany you in your change process.

I work with individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, identity issues, relationship conflicts, trauma and addiction . My warm and synergistic approach helps clients reflect on their emotional, relational, and behavioral patterns which help them survive. I collaboratively explore these patterns as a means of creating purpose and empowerment, while bringing about healthier ways of relating to others, the world and oneself.

I am not currently taking new clients. In my practice I focus on the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for understanding how the brain and body interconnect, and respecting the client's own innate capacity to heal. I have experience working with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse individuals with a range of issues, including anxiety, anger, addiction , depression, grief, life transitions, and trauma.

You deserve a therapist who genuinely cares about you and what you're going through. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or are a concerned friend or family member, having an outside perspective can be really helpful. For nearly a decade, I have specialized in helping individuals create meaning, addicts get to the bottom of their addiction through harm-reduction approach, empower survivors of abuse and help couples and families reconnect with their loved ones.

Are you feeling stuck in patterns that hurt? Do you have a vague memory of when things were easier and life was more satisfying? Life, with it's expected and unexpected transitions can be challenging for all of us, even agonizing at times. We all need help from others on occasion...I am a strength based therapist who believes that by design you have everything you need to navigate through these times and I want to help you in recapturing something more promising. I'm ready when you are.

Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, but it can also be an exciting opportunity for change. Perhaps you are seeking help overcoming feelings of anxiety or depression, or increasing connection and reducing conflict in a significant relationship in your life. Or maybe it's time to seek clarity about your past so that you can finally look forward towards a healthy, promising future. As a therapist with many years of counseling experience, I am deeply committed to offering an accepting, non-judgmental, and safe environment that can help you discover new possibilities for healing, positive change, and a better future.

Life can present you with situations that are unexpected, stressful, and difficult to navigate through. Having a safe place to work on those issues are important to the therapy process. He provides encouragement and works with you on the ability to slow down and gain an idea of the deeper issues in your life and achieve positive life goals. Areas include helping the individual understand certain patterns/behaviors. Family/Divorce/child issues, drug/ alcohol addictions, gaming addictions, DUI /chemical evaluations, relapse prevention, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and and divorce issues. Asperger's/autism issues.

*NEW OFFICE IN ST. PAUL'S W 7th DISTRICT AND ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Whether we felt “too much, too young”, “too much, too long”, or “too much, too fast”, it is possible to heal the physiological, psychological, spiritual, and relational challenges we face. The most important thing to know about traumatic stress is that it is the response to the event and not the event itself, and the response we can change no matter how much time between “then” and now! We can feel fully present, engaged, and connected to ourselves and those around us. I see, hear, and believe you.

VEEMAH Integrated Wellness & Consulting Services, LLC is a private practice staffed with independent licensed clinical staff which includes a Licensed Psychologist (LP), a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), mental health practitioners, rehab workers, and other licensed professionals in the in the fields of psychology, social work, and addiction studies.

Do you love someone who is struggling with an addiction ? Do you feel alone, terrified, angry, or worried? Are you riding a roller coaster daily? Does the idea of setting boundaries baffle you? Is your mental energy depleted as you are preoccupied with your addicted person 24/7? Do you feel lost on how to help your family heal? Does the term 'Detach With Love' strike terror in you? When I worked in the Family Program at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, loved ones constantly shared a desire for someone to educate and support their journey. I do precisely this with Embrace Family Recovery.